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The Wittenberg Nightingale

The Wittenberg Nightingale

Sep 01, 1913 · 1h 45m

Director

Erwin Baron

Overview

The film depicts the early life of the reformer Martin Luther and was produced by the Berlin and Vienna-based production company Rubin-Film. The premiere took place on September 1, 1913. The showing of the film in Austria was banned because the film was likely to offend religious sensibilities. On April 20, 1921, following a complaint from the producer Báron, this decision was overturned by the film inspection authority with the restriction that the film “may not be shown in front of young people”.

Crew of The Wittenberg Nightingale

About The Wittenberg Nightingale

What is The Wittenberg Nightingale about?

The film depicts the early life of the reformer Martin Luther and was produced by the Berlin and Vienna-based production company Rubin-Film. The premiere took place on September 1, 1913. The showing of the film in Austria was banned because the film was likely to offend religious sensibilities. On April 20, 1921, following a complaint from the producer Báron, this decision was overturned by the…

When was The Wittenberg Nightingale released?

The Wittenberg Nightingale was released on September 1, 1913.

How long is The Wittenberg Nightingale?

The Wittenberg Nightingale runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who directed The Wittenberg Nightingale?

The Wittenberg Nightingale was directed by Erwin Baron.

Who is in the cast of The Wittenberg Nightingale?

The cast of The Wittenberg Nightingale includes Rudolf Essek (Martin Luther), Max Zilzer (Erasmus von Rotterdam), Margot von Hardt (Katharina von Bora), Ernst Wehlau (Philipp Melanchthon) and Fritz Alten (Lukas Cranach).

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